Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Review roundup The Devil Wears Prada 2: 'Too many overlapping storylines'
Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway return for a sequel to the comedy 'The Devil Wears Prada' twenty years after the original film. While critics praise the actors' performances, they note that the story s...
You must try this supermarket's sushi: ‘Ultra-fresh fish and great rice’
Three culinary experts tested six supermarket sushi varieties, including both pre-packaged and freshly prepared options. The review highlights a significant range in quality and notes that sushi has b...
Nicolette Kluijver is often insecure: 'Knows what it's like to have doubts'
Television presenter Nicolette Kluijver shared in a column for Libelle that she often experiences self-doubt and insecurity despite her long career. She emphasized that vulnerability and strength are ...
Wrong amount charged 58 times at De Lange Heer on King’s Day; owner compensates visitors to avoid appearance of payment issues
Twan Stoelman, the owner of Café De Lange Heer in Haarlem, has publicly announced that 58 customers were overcharged during King's Day celebrations. The owner is compensating the affected visitors to...
Café 't Sluisje forced to remove regular tables after complaint: "They've been there for 30 years"
Café 't Sluisje in Amsterdam-Noord has been ordered to remove two popular community tables after a municipal review, triggered by a complaint, found they were situated outside the permitted terrace a...
Rik van de Westelaken on disappointing 'The Mole' ratings: 'Overkill'
Presenter Rik van de Westelaken addressed the declining viewership ratings for the 26th season of the popular Dutch show "Wie is de Mol?" ahead of its season finale. While he enjoyed the production, h...
Emergo Day Orchestra prepares for Castricum Liberation Festival: ‘These are songs that fit the era’
The Dag Orkest van Emergo is preparing for its performance at the upcoming Liberation Day celebrations in Castricum on May 5. The orchestra will perform period-appropriate music, including the nationa...
'They are not monsters': Lawyer and criminologist advocate for TBS patients
Lawyer Jan-Jesse Lieftink and criminologist Parissima Rauf have launched a new podcast titled 'Diagnose Gestoord' to advocate for people sentenced to involuntary psychiatric treatment (TBS). They argu...
Sergio Herman closes his Antwerp restaurants: 'Time to wind down'
Chef Sergio Herman has announced the closure of his Michelin-starred restaurant Le Pristine and his private kitchen PrivéPrivée in Antwerp at the end of this year. Herman shared the news on Instagra...
Labor Day shines at Café de Zon: ‘The fight for better labor rights is far from over’
On Friday, Café de Zon hosted Labor Day celebrations featuring protest songs and discussions on trade unions and migrant workers' rights. The event emphasized that the struggle for improved labor rig...
Weeronline: Remembrance Day and Liberation Day to be cool and dry
The recent warm weather in the Netherlands is expected to give way to cooler temperatures during Remembrance Day and Liberation Day. Forecasts predict temperatures between 12 and 16 degrees Celsius on...
Suzan & Freek enjoy The Voice debut: 'Happy to see someone flourish'
Musical duo Suzan & Freek expressed their enjoyment of their debut season as coaches on the television show "The Voice of Holland." During an appearance on "RTL Tonight," they described the experience...
Horror film The Blair Witch Project to get reboot with original cast and creators
The original creators and actors of the 1990s horror film The Blair Witch Project are collaborating on a new reboot of the franchise. Developed by Lionsgate, the project will be directed by filmmaker ...
He marked Ronaldo, was powerless against Rodrygo and is now an Ajax regular: the story of Lucas Rosa
Brazilian defender Lucas Rosa has established himself as a key player for Ajax after a career path spanning three different countries. In a recent interview, he discussed his experiences training with...
'It seems illogical, but it works perfectly': how Peruvian and Japanese flavors come together at Maita
Restaurant Maita, a fixture in Haarlem's Lange Veerstraat for nine years, specializes in Nikkei cuisine which fuses Peruvian and Japanese flavors. Manager Spyros explains how these distinct culinary t...
Cartoonist Jip van den Toorn: 'An act of resistance doesn’t have to be big'
Cartoonist Jip van den Toorn delivered the annual Willem Arondéus lecture at the Bavo Church in Haarlem, emphasizing that acts of resistance do not always have to be grand or heroic. She discussed th...
Screen Time | Greece wants to end online anonymity and I think of Gordon
Tech reporter Rutger Otto discusses Greece's potential move to end online anonymity on social media platforms. This proposal mirrors a similar demand made five years ago by Dutch media personality Gor...
Mystery solved: this black-and-white sign over the Amstel is not art (but almost everyone thinks it is)
A mysterious black and white checkerboard sign located above the Amstel river in Amsterdam is frequently mistaken by locals for an art installation or a chess-themed display. The article clarifies tha...
Toos & Henk - May 2nd
Cartoonist Paul Kusters offers his unique perspective on current events through the daily comic strip Toos & Henk. The illustrations are published every Monday through Saturday.
Who gets the keys to the stadium? These are the candidates to succeed successful coach Anthony Correia at Telstar
Dutch football club Telstar is seeking a new head coach to replace Anthony Correia, who is leaving after a thirty-year association with the team. The club is currently evaluating potential candidates ...
Lalla Weiss to speak at Dam Square on May 4: Sinti and Roma still lack equal opportunities
Lalla Weiss, an activist for the Sinti and Roma community, will deliver a speech at Amsterdam's Dam Square during the National Remembrance Day ceremony on May 4. She aims to honor the hundreds of Sint...
LIVE Eredivisie | Ajax seek crucial win in clash with champions PSV
Ajax is seeking a crucial victory against national champions PSV at the Johan Cruijff Arena to improve their Eredivisie standing and avoid play-offs. While PSV is playing for honor, the match remains ...
At KiMu Children’s Art Museum, nothing is mandatory and anything goes: ‘Focusing on the process keeps curiosity intact’
Theater maker Maria Kraakman to give one-off performance at Carré on May 4: ‘I’m not trying to provoke’
Psychologist Vittorio Busato’s Amsterdam: ‘The renovated Mercatorplein has international allure’
After the war, Dutch Jews who surrendered valuables to Lippmann Rosenthal & Co. had nowhere to turn
These seventeen Ajax members did not survive the Second World War: 'Our dear Lord will never part us, not even in thought'
Children's author Astrid Sy: 'I love all children: from tiny ones to big, angry, grumpy teenagers'
After an accident in Syria, Sebastiaan (26) had to cut short his bike trip to India; now his journey is on TV: ‘You see me struggling’
